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Breastfeeding after Covid-19 vaccine is recommended as safe
The NHS says you cannot catch Covid-19 from the vaccines or pass it on to your baby through breast milk. Read
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Covid-19 fact checks
This page brings together Full Fact’s fact checks on Covid-19, covering common claims, vaccine safety and efficacy, symptoms, treatments, government policies, and misinformation. We review evidence, correct errors, and monitor evolving science to help you make informed decisions.
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PHE says no need to restart vaccination course in pregnancy after second dose delay
There’s no problem with booking your second dose, even if it’s been a considerable amount of time since your first. Read
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Covid-19 vaccines are recommended at any stage of pregnancy
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists recommends vaccination at any stage of pregnancy. Read
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How long should you wait between vaccines if you’re pregnant?
You should wait a week between your whooping cough or flu vaccine and the Covid vaccine. Read
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What we know about Covid-19 vaccines and miscarriages
There’s no evidence that the vaccines are causing miscarriages. Read
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What do we know about Covid-19 vaccines and fertility?
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists say that there is no evidence to suggest that the Covid-19 vaccines affect fertility. Read
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How media reporting of modelling has shaped our understanding of the pandemic
Scientific modelling has been widely criticised throughout the pandemic. We spoke to some of the leading experts behind the numbers about how they felt their work had been reported . Read
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What are the rules on consent for Covid-19 vaccines for teens?
People aged 16 or over can consent to their own medical treatment. Read
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Children are very unlikely to die of Covid-19
The risk of death is one in tens of thousands even if they catch it, and the risk of serious illness is very low too. Read
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Covid-19 and flu comparisons reappraised
The health secretary has been criticised for saying we have to live with Covid as we do with flu. But how do the two compare, now most adults are vaccinated? Read
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